Luckily in the United States, that type of dicrimination doesn't exist
There lies your first problem, you will hate it in the desert if you keep the "back home" attitude. Regulations, fareness, common sense, rites, call them what you like, are not a factor to companies/government in the desert if it doesn't suit them. If those things are pillars of your life then struggle you will. Flyer, why apply to EK if you believe the US majors will be
hiring like crazy in the next 2-3 years
?
Otherwise wait for the pre-reqs to change and come on over...